Miso Soup
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Vegan Gluten-free Japanese

Miso Soup

A clear, savory Japanese soup made with kombu-shiitake dashi, silken tofu, wakame, and scallions. Miso is stirred in at the end to preserve its delicate aroma and rounded umami flavor.

30 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Combine the cold water, kombu, and dried shiitake in a saucepan. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes so the seaweed and mushrooms begin releasing their flavor.
2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and warm until small bubbles gather around the edges, about 8 minutes. Remove the kombu just before the liquid reaches a simmer; do not let it boil.
3
Lower the heat and simmer the shiitake broth gently for 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms, slice them thinly, and return them to the saucepan.
4
Add the tofu and wakame. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tofu is heated through and the wakame has softened without becoming mushy.
5
Ladle about 120 ml of the hot broth into a small bowl. Whisk in the miso paste until completely smooth, then stir the mixture back into the saucepan. Keep the soup below a simmer.
Miso paste being whisked smooth with hot broth before being added to the soup AI-generated image
6
Stir in most of the sliced scallions and taste. Adjust the seasoning with a little additional miso if needed, then serve immediately in warm bowls with the remaining scallions scattered over the top.
Finished miso soup with tofu, wakame, shiitake, and scallions AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

A kombu-shiitake dashi builds a clean savory base, while tofu adds tenderness and wakame contributes a subtle marine note. Adding miso off the boil keeps the soup fragrant and balanced.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled soup in a covered container for up to 3 days. Store any extra scallions separately if possible.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling. If making ahead, add the miso after reheating for the best flavor.

Nutrition / serving

105kcal
8.56 gprotein
10.04 gcarbs
4.59 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026